Where would your horse fit on a genetic map of the entire horse world? Very close to his full brother, at a slight distance from his paternal grandmother. Bundled in a general cluster of horses of the same breed, perhaps closer to those more his “type.” And widely spaced from horses of completely different origins….
A vet has reminded owners about how to feed root vegetables after a horse struggled to swallow when a piece became lodged in its mouth. Craig Rutland, partner at Catley Cross Veterinary Clinic in Essex, attended the horse, who had presented with choke-like symptoms. “The horse was in a lot of distress and the owner…
A horse has been badly injured and 15 sheep killed in dog attacks in a small area of Lancashire. Equestrians in the Rivington area are now desperately trying to raise awareness of the possibly fatal consequences of not keeping dogs on leads around animals. A farmer has already shot one dog – having first done…
We’ve all heard the phrase “animals can smell fear” and a recent study has suggested that horses can indeed pick up on emotions from human sweat. An Italian investigation monitored the heart rate of horses in response to human body odors, and appeared to show that equines displayed different responses to “fear” and “happiness”. “Our…
Inhaled pollens could be “enhancing” the chance of horses contracting the herpes virus type one (EHV1), a study has shown. Pollens are widely recognized as triggers for allergies and asthma but researchers at Belgium’s University of Ghent wanted to look more closely at how they interact with the mucosal membranes that line the respiratory tract….
Ten horses died in the recent span of nine days at racetracks across New York, raising concern among animal-rights activists at a time when the sport has come under intense scrutiny following a series of deaths at a California racetrack earlier this year. The deaths, both racing and non-racing incidents, occurred at four tracks between…
After two big wins at the Critics’ Choice Awards, Lady Gaga shared the news that her horse, Arabella “is dying.” “I am honored and blessed to have won both Best Song and Best Actress alongside Glenn Close this evening,” Gaga wrote in a message posted to social media. “My heart is exploding with pride.” However,…
A rider who has lost almost two stone since her vet told her she was too heavy for her pony says his words were the best possible motivation. Paige Matthews had not realized how much weight she had gained until her 13.2hh Connemara/Arab mare Dream went lame. Her vet asked how much she weighed but…
A chestnut Thoroughbred gelding owned by Karen Murdock of Walnut, California, Lukas is considered by many to be the smartest horse in the world. Though Lukas began his career as a racehorse, he was unable to make it on the track. Like many failed racehorses, his life took an unfortunate turn, and he ended up…
Cross-country accidents have claimed the lives of two riders in recent days on both sides of the Atlantic. The US accident occurred during a schooling session last Thursday, and a British rider, who has not yet been named, was killed during an unaffiliated event at Solihull Riding Club on Saturday. Ashley Stoute, 13, died in…